Dr. Mehdi Ghayoumi is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence, and Cybersecurity at SUNY Canton, recognized for his excellence in teaching and research—including previous roles at SUNY Binghamton and Kent State University, where he received consecutive Teaching Awards in 2016 and 2017. His multidisciplinary research focuses on machine learning, robotics, human-robot interaction, and privacy, aiming to develop practical systems for real-world applications in manufacturing, biometrics, and healthcare. Actively contributing to the academic community, Dr. Ghayoumi develops courses in emerging technologies and serves on technical program committees and editorial boards for leading conferences and journals in his field.